Senior Project Controls Engineer - Scheduler

Stelic; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stelic is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer - Scheduler for on-site efforts in Portsmouth, NH. This role involves managing project schedules, coordinating with various teams, and providing technical support in a GMP environment. Join our collaborative team to make a significant impact on life sciences projects.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Professional development support

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project controls or scheduling.
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical skills for data synthesis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules.
• Collaborate across engineering, construction, and manufacturing teams.
• Produce budgets and forecasts, including variance analysis.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Excel (advanced)

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Location: Portsmouth, NH (Full-Time, On-Site)

Company: Stelic

Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences / Biotech / Capital Projects / Construction

About Stelic

Stelic is a project controls and construction management consulting firm supporting pharmaceuticals, life sciences and advanced manufacturing clients through capital program execution. We specialize in schedule management, risk mitigation, and project delivery optimization helping teams bring complex, high-impact facilities online faster and more efficiently.

We work directly with owners, design teams, and construction partners to lead critical efforts across the full project lifecycle from early planning through commissioning. Our growing team thrives on solving tough problems, staying close to the work, and making a meaningful impact at every stage of delivery.

We are currently hiring a Senior Project Controls Engineer - Scheduler to support on-site efforts in Portsmouth, NH.

Role Summary

As a Senior Project Controls Engineer - Scheduler, you’ll be an embedded member of a project team supporting the design and delivery of technical infrastructure in a GMP or biomanufacturing setting. You’ll be responsible for managing project schedules, monitoring progress, tracking costs, and communicating updates to both client and contractor teams.

You will work full-time on-site in Portsmouth and represent Stelic as a trusted advisor and integrated

delivery partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, validation, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on project milestones
• Produce and manage project budgets, forecasts, and earned value metrics
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including variance analysis and risk identification
• Maintain internal trackers, dashboards, and deliverable logs to ensure accountability across all functions
• Support executive-level decision-making through clear, data-driven analysis and recommendations
• Participate in on-site coordination meetings, walkdowns, and team reviews
• Maintain professionalism and responsiveness in a client-facing role with multiple stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Life Sciences, or a related technical field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or cost tracking
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
• Working knowledge of CPM scheduling, earned value management, and cost forecasting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to synthesize complex data for non-technical audiences
• Must be located in or willing to relocate to
• Must be able to work full-time on-site at client locations in the Portsmouth, NH area
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Required Tools and Systems

Candidates must be proficient in at least one and exposed to several of the following:

• Primavera P6: Critical path scheduling, baseline comparisons, and layout customizations
• Microsoft Project: For smaller projects, quick updates, or summary-level schedules
• Smartsheet: Used for collaborative tracking, Gantt charts, resource alignment, and dashboards
• Excel (advanced): For manual calculations, earned value metrics, risk modeling, cost tracking
• PowerPoint or Power BI: For visual reporting and presentations to client stakeholders
• Purchase Order and ERP Systems: Familiarity with tools like SAP, Oracle, or similar is a plus
• Project Dashboards: Experience building or maintaining custom dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, Excel-based, or within Smartsheet)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on life sciences, cleanroom, or other GMP-compliant facility projects
• Familiarity with tools like SAP, Oracle, or other PO/cost management platforms
• Ability to develop or manage project dashboards in Power BI, Excel, or Tableau

Why Join Stelic

• Join a growing firm making an impact on mission-critical projects in healthcare and science
• Gain exposure to industry-leading clients and high-profile capital programs
• Work in a tight-knit, collaborative team where your input shapes how we deliver
• Build a clear career path into project management, client strategy, or technical leadership
• Competitive compensation, paid time off, professional development support

What We Offer

• Relocation and demobilization support funding
• Direct line to leadership and a path to lead future life science programs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Construction, Capital Markets, and Manufacturing

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